Comparison

BarcodeEasy vs QR Code Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BarcodeEasy

Instantly scan and create various barcode and QR code formats. Features include batch scanning from images, an in-app browser for QR codes, and the ability to save generated barcodes as image files. Offers a free tier with ads and an optional subscription to remove them.

Highlights
  • Instant barcode and QR scanner
  • Batch barcode scanning from images
  • Barcode generator for multiple formats
  • In-app browser for QR codes
  • Share and copy scanned data
  • Save generated barcodes as PNG/JPG
Features
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BarcodeEasy – Barcode & QR Scanner + Generator =========================== Your all-in-one barcode app: ultra-fast scanner, batch mode, and barcode creator. Simple. Powerful. Free. ** Instant Barcode & QR Scanner ** --------- Scan instantly using your camera or a saved image. Decode barcodes and QR codes with a single tap In-app browser for website QR codes Copy, search, or share via email, Twitter, Weibo, etc. ** Batch Barcode Scanning ** --------- Need to scan many barcodes at once? Upload a photo with multiple barcodes The app will detect and decode them all in seconds ** Supported Formats (Scanner): ** --------- - Aztec - Codabar - Code 128 - Code 39 - Code 39 Mod 43 - Code 93 - Data Matrix - EAN-13 (ISBN) - EAN-8 - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF - ITF-14 - MaxiCode - PDF417 (Common on boarding passes) - QR Code - RSS 14 - UPC-A - UPC-E - UPCA ** Barcode Generator ** --------- Create your own barcodes and save them as PNG or JPG files. Perfect for business, inventory, marketing, and more. ** Supported Formats (Generator): ** --------- - Aztec - Codabar - Code 39 - Code 93 - Code 128 - Data Matrix - EAN-8 - EAN-13 - ITF - MaxiCode - PDF417 - QR Code - RSS 14 - UPC-A Subscription ------------- BarcodeEasy - Barcode Reader is completely free to use with all features. You can subscribe to this application to remove ads. Device subscriptions are available in these plan and will renew automatically each month, six months or year, unless cancelled. (Per month) - $1.99 (Per six-months) - $9.99 (Per year) - $17.99 Pricing shown is for the United States store. Pricing in other stores will vary. Payment for subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase or by clicking the “Purchase / Manage Subscription. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Subscription cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period More information: https://mapnitude.com/barcode Privacy policy: https://mapnitude.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://mapnitude.com/terms-of-service

About

QR Code Reader

Quickly scan and read various QR and barcode types, including text, URLs, and product information. Create custom barcodes and QR codes with ease. Supports scanning from existing images and offers smart information extraction for one-tap actions.

Highlights
  • Scan QR & Barcodes
  • Create Custom Codes
  • Scan from Gallery
  • Flashlight for Dark Scanning
  • Smart Information Extraction
  • One-Tap Actions
  • History Log
Features
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Fast QR & Barcode Reader can scan and read all QR / Barcode types including text, url, ISBN, product, contact, calendar, email, location, Wi-Fi and many other formats. App can scan an existed image in your gallery. Key features of Fast QR & Barcode Reader: -Scan by back and front camera. -Scan from existed image in gallery. -Flashlight for scan in dark. -Share scanned content in many way. -Smart extract information. -One tap to perform action:Copy, Call, Send email, Search, Browse. -Various setting options. -Save what you scan and create in history, easy to look back. -Create your custom Barcode & QR Code in a second. -Send your scan data to your server by using HTPP POST request Support scan and create Barcode - QR Code with in follow type: - EAN8, EAN13, UPC, ISSN, ISBN - Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43, Code 93 and Code 128 - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF14 - PDF417 - Aztec Code We bring updates to app store regularly to constantly improve speed, reliability, performance and fix bugs.

Screenshots

BarcodeEasy4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BarcodeEasy at 4.5 against QR Code Reader's 3.0. BarcodeEasy also leads on ratings volume (187 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). QR Code Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BarcodeEasy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QR Code Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BarcodeEasy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarcodeEasy has 187 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BarcodeEasy versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeEasyQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (187 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedCa Li Sa

Customer experience

BarcodeEasy

All ratings187 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative54.7%

QR Code Reader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BarcodeEasy

Subscriptions3
  • Plus Upgrade$1.991 Month
  • Plus Upgrade$9.996 Months
  • Plus Upgrade$17.991 Year
1 purchases

QR Code Reader

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is BarcodeEasy free?
BarcodeEasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BarcodeEasy or QR Code Reader?
BarcodeEasy is rated higher. BarcodeEasy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do BarcodeEasy or QR Code Reader have ads?
BarcodeEasy shows ads; QR Code Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, BarcodeEasy or QR Code Reader?
BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Reader every 3 months. Most recently, BarcodeEasy was updated on October 3, 2026 and QR Code Reader on September 24, 2026.

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